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Senate Democratic Caucus Policy Committee Hosts Hearing Regarding Safeguarding Residential Water Wells

COLUMBIA, PA − November 14, 2025 − Today, Senate Democratic Policy Committee Chair Nick Miller held a hearing to examine the Commonwealth’s actions, plans, and progress in safeguarding water systems and residential wells. “Today's hearing aimed to assess the existing...

Senate Democratic Leader Jay Costa Celebrates the Passage of Historic 2025-26 State Budget

HARRISBURG, PA − November 12, 2025 − On Wednesday, November 12, 2025, the Senate of Pennsylvania passed the Fiscal Year 2025-2026 budget.

Senator Lindsey Williams Applauds Governor Shapiro’s Executive Action

Pittsburgh, PA − October 31, 2025 − Senator Lindsey M. Williams issues this statement following Governor Shapiro's action to keep food on Pennsylvanians’ tables: "I’m grateful for Governor Shapiro and Lieutenant Governor Davis’ executive action today to...

Senate Democrats Applaud Governor Shapiro’s Disaster Declaration, Celebrates Court Decision Ordering SNAP

HARRISBURG, PA − October 31, 2025 − Today, Senate Democrats express gratitude to Governor Shapiro for his decision to sign a Declaration of Disaster Emergency and sending $5 million in Commonwealth Funding to Pennsylvania’s network of foodbanks. Additionally,...

Pennsylvania Leaders Call on Republicans to Put People Over Politics

Philadelphia, PA − October 31, 2025 − Senators Vincent Hughes and Art Haywood, and Representative Tarik Khan, hosted a press conference at Share Food Program in Philadelphia to demand that Republican lawmakers help the people they serve. Lawmakers, advocates,...

Senator Cappelletti Puts Families First, Moves Bill Prohibiting the Sale of Human Breast Milk Online

HARRISBURG, PA – October 28, 2025 – The Pennsylvania Senate Health and Human Services Committee unanimously passed Senator Amanda Cappelletti’s (D-17, Delaware/Montgomery) Senate Bill 270 on Tuesday, October 28. This bill, which Senator Cappelletti first introduced in...